Congregations are the cornerstone of faith development,
religious expression and American volunteerism. Yet the challenges of
congregational vitality within our changing world are often not well understood
by those entrusted to lead. Nor are the contributions of congregations to civic
life fully appreciated by the media and broader public. That is why we began
studying and supporting congregational life in 2000 and have continued our
national surveys of American
congregations every five years since.

Is the survey
affiliated with a particular religious tradition or denomination?

Our members
represent a wide spectrum of American religious bodies and faith traditions,
including Baha’i, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Latter-day Saint, Muslim,
Non-denominational, Protestant (both mainline and evangelical), and Roman
Catholic. View a list of current and
past FACT partners.

Will my response be confidential?

Your response is confidential and will not be used for
marketing purposes. Reports are always aggregated, and never single out a
particular congregation.

Who should respond?

The survey can be completed by the clergy leader, an
associate, a staff member or a well-informed lay leader. It should take about
20 minutes to complete.

Why was I selected?

Your congregation has been randomly
chosen to represent the 350,000 faith communities in the United States. We
would greatly appreciate if you would complete the survey and share your
wisdom.

How
can I participate?

If you received an invitation from us or your denomination, please follow the instructions on the email or paper survey material you received.

How do I receive a
copy of the report(s)?

When completing the survey, check “yes” to the question
“Would you like to receive a copy (PDF) of the National Summary Report?” and
include your email address. Or, you may sign
up for our email list to receive notification of report releases,
along with other helpful information and resources for faith leaders.